Catfish
Someone who uses fake or heavily misleading photos and identity online.
Definition
A catfish is someone who creates a deceptive online identity — usually with stolen or AI-generated photos and fabricated details — to pursue romantic or financial connections. The term comes from the 2010 documentary 'Catfish.' It's distinct from someone whose photos are just a few years old or slightly enhanced — the defining feature is the deception, not the photo edit.
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